Senate OKs bill limiting signature gathering

By MARC KOVAC
Dix Capital BureauPublished:March 7, 2013 4:00AM

Groups attempting to place law changes and constitutional amendments before voters would be barred from collecting additional signatures while initial petitions are being verified, under legislation approved Wednesday by the Ohio Senate.
Proponents say the change is needed to ensure all citizens have the same time in which to quality for the ballot, while opponents are countering that limiting signature gathering will hinder citizens' involvement in state government and elections.